Planning tips for a 2018 Glacier trip

Glacier National Park is preparing for the 2018 season, and visitors should plan ahead to maximize their trip to Glacier.

Visitation

The park expects that visitation will remain high. Last year 3.3 million people visited the park, a new record and an increase of 12 percent over 2016. June, July and August will likely continue to see very crowded conditions. Visitors should plan ahead and identify several day-trip options in case they encounter full areas in various portions of the park, particularly in the North Fork, Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Avalanche and Logan Pass a...